Senior Project Engineer

Ameresco; Charlotte, Chapel Hill (NC, NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Engineer to join their Alternative Fuels team. This exciting role involves supporting Renewable Natural Gas and Landfill Gas-to-Energy projects across the U.S. You will review project plans, assist in design calculations, and collaborate with various engineering teams to enhance safety and efficiency. With a commitment to sustainability, this company offers a vibrant work environment where innovation thrives. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a strong engineering background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Insurance Plans

Investment Plans

Incentive Plans

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project development and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications with safety as a priority.
• Assist in development and design with long-term operation considerations.
• Create RFP and specifications for gas processing systems.

Skills

Project Development

Renewable Natural Gas

Power Generation

Design Calculations

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Technical Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoDesk

Primavera P6

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Alternative Fuels team based in Portland, ME or Charlotte, NC to support Renewable Natural Gas(RNG) and Landfill Gas-to-Energy (LFGTE) projects throughout the United States. Travel up to 25% based on the number of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Review the project plans and specifications, building design, Project Engineering schedules and potential cost savings measures, approaching all designs with safety as the top priority.

• Review submittals from contractors; respond to construction RFIs, DCNs, and Change Orders; issue appropriate responses.

• Performs and reviews design calculations and prepares equipment and material specifications per the Basis of Design.

• Assist in Development, evaluation of gas processing improvement methods; modify processes to improve safety, product quality, and cost reduction.

• Create RFP and specs for gas processing systems-Membrane, Pressure swing adsorption, temperature swing adsorption, gas compression equipment, flare and thermal oxidizer.

• Create RFP and specs for combined heat and power equipment including reciprocating engines, turbines, and heat recovery systems

• Assist with the creation and revise Process Flow Diagrams, P&ID drawings, BOM's, and other engineering documentation as required for the associated project.

• Assist in the development of general arrangement drawings and plant layout with consideration of process equipment layout and access to the site to satisfy safety and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

• Work closely with Ameresco Project Management, Process, Electrical, Controls, Commissioning and Construction as well as Equipment vendors to fully understand each process and provide design input regarding process improvement, equipment selections, constructability, reliability, and safety.

• Assist in Development and design with Long Term Operation, serviceability, and strategic/common spare parts.

• Interface with Utility technical staff to facilitate interconnection requirements.

• Interface with Primary Owners technical staff to facilitate interconnection requirements.

• Ability to travel up to 25%. Amount of travel is dependent upon the number of active projects.

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related four-year technical engineering degree.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of project development and implementation experience with renewable natural gas, power generation, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain PE preferred.

• Valid Driver license issued by state of residence and in good standing.

• Experience with biogas and/or Combined Heat and Power (CHP) projects.

• Experience managing multidiscipline engineering team and consultants.

• Experience managing specifying and selecting technical equipment.

• Experience with AutoDesk and Primavera P6 products.

• Familiarity with ASME, AGA, AISC, OSHA, ASTM, and NFPA standards preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as ability to communicate accurately and frequently with client contacts, manager and engineering team.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

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Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.